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Highland Sunrise by Christine Young

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Highland Sunrise by Christine Young
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (174 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rated: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Dandelion

He Made Her An Offer…

Life has thrown Christel McClellan some experiences that could have devastated a less determined woman. Beautiful, self-assured and fiercely independent, she is trying to forget the loss of her stillborn child. But is the child alive?

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Life is carefree for Ryder MacLaren who loves to see what is on the other side of the sunrise. Laird of Clan MacLaren, he is wealthy, handsome and happily unencumbered…until stunning Christel McClellan enters his life. When he hears her story, he believes the child she thought dead has been sold to a wealthy buyer.

I began reading this story expecting another typical regency romance. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn’t! From the end of the first chapter, it was one exciting thing after another.

The heroine, Christel, is attacked by a nobleman who wanted to marry her for her money. She flees to a nunnery and then to an isolated castle owned by Ryder, the man she has just become engaged to, but who isn’t currently present. Once he returns home, the story became a terrifying tale of them trying to find and do away with the man who was looking for her.

I loved the rapport between the two main characters. Although at times they both struggled to find the right words to explain their feelings for each other, somehow they managed. They both loved the other and so over time it became easier. Both were also very independent and that caused a little friction between them. However, Ryder would typically just shake his head and go with the flow. There were a huge number of sex scenes, and I think this story would have stood alone quite well without so many (there were times they did nothing to forward the plot, but seemed added just to have a sex scene), but they didn’t detract from the plot either.

There were so many other fascinating and fun characters in the story: her sister, her cousins, their husbands, her aunt, the Duchess. Reading about all the things they attempted and succeeded in doing was really fun. They were not the typical regency “tonnish” people of the days. This made this story much more fun.

And of course, although there was a lot of fighting, terror, murder and mayhem, the story has a very satisfying ending.

Cyn by Mary O’Dell

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Cyn by Mary O’Dell
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (200 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

Beautiful, blonde, and only eight years old, Cynthia Tabu Potter carries within her a dark seed passed down by her elders. Young Molly McAdams, gradually drawn in by her friend’s intense and sensual nature, follows her down a path that comes near to destroying herself and both their families.

In the best tradition of the dark southern tale, we meet a gaggle of diverse and colorful characters—lovable, alcoholic Benny; the voluptuous and permissive Midge; Ryan the rigid Baptist deacon and Clara his timid, little wife; along with Cyn’s sisters, all of whom are named for perfumes. As all of the characters are drawn into the vortex of this charismatic and intense child, we come to realize that Cyn’s grandmother, witchy-woman Mumz Potter, is still in the wings, running the show.

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What does it mean to be a good person? Is it something one discerns by the absence of harmful choices or the presence of helpful ones?

Sometimes dark secrets hide behind masks of cheerfulness. What initially attracted me to Cyn was Mumz Potter’s fear that someone’s fate could be determined by decisions made by their ancestors decades earlier. The best scenes gently brush against this idea as Cyn and Molly slowly transition away from childhood.

Most of the people in this tale are wonderfully nuanced individuals, but there were a few secondary characters who were written in such a stereotypical manner that they had trouble fitting into the narrative. Given everything this book has to say about the consequences of ignorance I found it a little odd that those characters were treated that way. It’s difficult for me to say anything more about these discrepancies without venturing into spoiler territory, but this is something that I would have loved to see explored in greater depth as the story progresses.

The smooth, descriptive writing style made it impossible for me to put this tale down. Ms. O’Dell captures the social, religious, and political mores of a rural, southern community in the 1950s so precisely that at times I felt as if I were watching a movie inside of my mind. She doesn’t shy away from characters whose opinions would be offensive in today’s world, but neither does she assume that everyone who lived in that time and place shared those prejudices.

Cyn is a novel that will haunt me for a long time. This is a great choice for anyone who is in the mood to get lost in another world for a few hundred pages.

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost

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Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
A Night Prince Novel
Publisher: Avon – an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (269 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Dating the Prince of Darkness has its challenges…

Leila’s psychic abilities have been failing her, and now she isn’t sure what the future holds. If that weren’t enough, her lover, Vlad, has been acting distant. Though Leila is a mere mortal, she’s also a modern woman who refuses to accept the cold shoulder treatment forever–especially from the darkly handsome vampire who still won’t admit that he loves her.

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Soon circumstances send Leila back to the carnival circuit, where tragedy strikes. And when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer who may be closer than she realizes, Leila must decide who to trust– the fiery vampire who arouses her passions like no other or the tortured knight who longs to be more than a friend? With danger stalking her every step of the way, all it takes is one wrong move to damn her for eternity.

The experience of reading this book is like being a dust bunny in the path of a super suction vacuum cleaner – once I got started, reality fell away and the only thing that existed was Vlad and Leila. There was no escape.

I had read Once Burned, the first book that introduced me to Vlad and Leila, and I was astounded as to the originality and the quality of writing that took place in that novel. It ended with a not so happy type of cliff hanger so I was both cautious and curious to start Twice Tempted. I didn’t know where Ms. Frost was going to take her characters – further estrangement, using that as one of the plot conflicts, or advancing their romance to the next step, fighting and screaming all the way. I’m thrilled to report that this story is written just as powerfully with an almost absolute perfect balance of suspense, drama, intense passion and a delightful and thoroughly captivating culmination of their courtship and romance.

Of course, Vlad is not a typical hero. In fact, he is a cold blooded killer. His sense of justice is extreme and his methods of punishment are medieval and brutal and in the beginning Leila was horrified that he wielded his weapons with so much gusto. The hero is a very scary man. However in this book, told through Leila’s eyes, he’s so much more. In fact, that is how this novel is told – through Leila’s first person point of view and Ms. Frost never missed a beat. Usually I find first person POV hard to get into. Not so with Twice Tempted. I was solidly in Leila’s head but because the author has such a strong command of dialogue, expressions, descriptions and mood setting, it was a smooth yet commanding read and I reveled in it. The author used the secondary characters to give Leila the clues she needed to understand what was happening or what was about to. When she understood, I understood. The author’s expertise in crafting her characters in this book was clear and bold.

If readers missed the first book, Once Burned, they won’t get too lost in reading this sequel. Ms. Frost did play catch up at certain points to make sure a new reader understood the ramifications of certain choices made by the characters in a few scenes. Since I’d forgotten some of the finer points, it was a good refresher for me and I think just right for new readers too. One thing is for sure, some of the secondary characters mentioned in both Once Burned and Twice Tempted were from the other series that Ms. Frost is famous for. I’ve never read them but after my experience with these two novels, I’m going to be looking into getting all the back books. I can only hope my purse doesn’t scream OUCH! too loud since it looks like there are quite a few. If the quality is anything like reading Vlad and Leila’s story, I’m going to be a very contented reader – and broke.

The hardest thing about writing this review is avoiding the spoilers. There are so many things I’d love to share! I’ll give hints: the explosion, the betrayal, the villain, the cool thing about the flowers, the boat, the explanation of ghouls and what happens to poor Maximus. And the rats! Oh good gravy, the rats! That’s just for starters. Twice Tempted is simply amazing because it’s meaty, diverse, enthralling and intense and is a real page flipper.

Twice Tempted blew me away and everything about the heroine totally rocked! Yes, I liked the dynamics between Vlad and Leila, and Vlad is one sexy, arrogant and complex hunk, but Leila’s character impressed me 100%. There were three times that the author could have written her actions as a typical cliché but instead she surprised me, pleased me and garnered my respect. The paragraph of introspection where Leila ruminated over life and living was a breath of fresh air and what came afterwards pushed all of my happy buttons. Twice Tempted is going on my keeper shelf just like its predecessor, Once Burned. I know there is one more book coming because of what was discovered in the last chapter of Twice Tempted and I guarantee it’s going to be an auto-buy. Ms. Frost is now on my short list of must read authors. She’s earned it with these Night Prince novels. I’m very happy to recommend this book, and indeed this series, to all paranormal romance fans. It’s high caliber writing.

Spread Your Wings by Jayne Rylon

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Spread Your Wings by Jayne Rylon
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (270 pgs)
Other: M/M/F, M/M, Anal Play, toys, menage
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

She’s through playing it safe…

Men in Blue, Book 4

Waiting. Watching.

Jambrea was patient long enough. After nearly ten years pining over a man with whom she’d spent a single night, her job set her on a collision course with two sexy cops who turned her head…and ignited her passion.

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Time’s up.

Just when happily ever after dangles within reach, it becomes clear someone has Jambrea in their crosshairs. Is it one of her lovers’ old cases coming back to haunt them, or a ghost from her military past? One thing’s for certain. Now that they’ve made the leap, they’d better learn to soar…or they’ll all crash together.

Regret had no place in their bed.

Insecurities, sexual frustration and fear of change: recipe for disaster or simply hurdles to finding a forever kind of love? Only time, a match making Mistress, and the blessings of a first love can tell. In this latest edition to the Men in Blue series, Ms. Rylon pulls readers into another heart wrenching and poignant love story that left me grabbing for the tissue box.

Jambrea Jones, Jambi to her friends, Wild Thing to her lovers, was a truly lovable character. She’s a hero from page one and someone who I could easily cheer for. I loved her honesty with herself as well as others. She joined the military because she needed the money for school but she took her job of protecting the injured very seriously. It wasn’t simply a means to an end where she would look out for herself more than her charges. I admired that. When the time she committed to the military was up she took her experiences and made a new life but there was a thread to her past that she held onto: the thread that linked her to her first love, John David. He may not have been intended to be her forever love but the indelible mark they left on each other was so beautifully spelled out in the pages of this story.

I liked how Ms. Rylon backtracked ever so often to drop in information from Jambi’s past as explanation for the woman she had become. Her military training as a nurse and the man who first touched her heart were so splendidly and vividly displayed in her descriptive writing. Let me tell you, the part about the ‘super spy’ brought more than a few tears.

The men who were destined to give Jambrea the love that John couldn’t were different than him but no less heroes. Some readers might think that she settled for Clint and Matt when she finally gave up on John but they would be wrong. I loved how these guys are so passionate about Jambi and determined that she not only feel wooed, cherished, and not rushed. Bless their hearts, they really were trying to be gentlemen. It’s clear from the get go, Jambi doesn’t want gentle. However, she very much wants what these two guys bring separately and together to the relationship. Readers who don’t enjoy a little M/M action need not read this book. These guys may be new to that arena but they catch on fast and hot!

There’s an underlying story that serves as the basis for Jambrea, Clint and Matt meeting up with someone who provides closure for Jambrea and John’s history. It also sets up a future story for Ryan and Ben along with the tension generated between Lucas and Ellie. That’s one story I have no doubt will have me crying big ugly tears. It’s going to be so good when they find their HEA. They both deserve it so much!

Spread Your Wings works fine as a stand-alone but there is a lot of history from the prior stories sprinkled in. I’d forgotten that I’d read the first book in the series when it came out a few years ago. I will most definitely be going back to read the missed in between books. It sounds like this group of men and women have given up blood, sweat and tears to form the tight unit of Men in Blue. They are more than a unit, they’re a family anyone could be proud to be part of. If strong women and men who love them with their whole heart is what you’re in the mood for, check out the Men in Blue series

Champion of Sherwood by Laura Strickland

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Champion of Sherwood by Laura Strickland
The Guardians of Sherwood Trilogy Book Two
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (220 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rated: 5 stars
Reviewed by Dandelion

When Gareth de Vavasour, nephew of the Sheriff of Nottingham, is captured by the outlaws of Sherwood Forest and held for ransom, he knows he will be fortunate to escape with his life. Amid the magic and danger that surround him, he soon realizes his true peril lies in the beautiful dark eyes of Linnet, the Saxon healer sent to tend his wounds.

Granddaughter of Robin Hood, Linnet has always known she is destined to become a guardian of Sherwood Forest, along with her sister and a close childhood companion. She believes her life well settled until the arrival of Gareth. Then all her loyalties are tested even as her heart is forced to choose between love and the ties of duty, while Sherwood declares its own champion.

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There is a circle of three who are guardians in Sherwood Forest. The magic there keeps them safe and they do what they can to protect the people. When they are no longer able to provide this safety, the guardianship passes on. The next three will be the two daughters of the daughter of Robin Hood and her husband, the present guardians, Lark and Linnet, twin sisters. The third party will be a young man named Falcon. His father has been the third of the guardians till now.
The villagers raid a group of the sheriff’s men, returning from collecting taxes and kill all but one, who is the nephew of the sheriff. They hold him and plan to ask for ransom for him.

As I read I became so involved with the story, I found it difficult to put down the book. How they fight to protect the village, and how they resolve the situation, if only temporarily, is done so well, you have no doubts as to the magic surrounding them.

I was with the every moment while the story progressed. This was similar yet much different than the Robin Hood story. It is different in that the nephew becomes an important part of the solutions.

I really loved this story and would highly recommend it. I plan on finding book one in the trilogy and then the next ones as they are written. Definitely a series and an author to watch.

Mr August by Jan Romes

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Mr August by Jan Romes
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (138 pages)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Fennel

Fashion designer Libby Griffin has had the week from hell–terminated from her job and heart-wrenching news from the doctor. Hoping for time alone to regroup, Libby rents a cabin on Grand Lake St. Mary’s for five months. Right away she meets the most irritating man on the planet, who also happens to be drop-dead delicious.

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Will these two right-brainers allow the off-the-charts attraction brewing between them to grow? Or deny it to focus on the things they think are more important and miss a chance at forever?

Nearly running down the hero in the first paragraph is an attention grabbing way to open a story. And right off sparks fly between Libby Griffin and Max August. Both are reeling from major setbacks in their lives. Libby from losing her job and her boyfriend, and Max from his divorce. Neither is looking for another relationship but…

Ms. Romes offers flawed characters this reader empathized with. And she provided the hero and heroine with backup support in her minor characters too. Her use of these secondary characters to move the plot forward is woven through the fabric of the story.

While her setting is not unique it is vividly portrayed and I could easily imagine myself there at the campsite.
If I had a problem with anything it was the number of times the author had her hero and heroine driving through blizzards and ignoring the dangers and official advice to stay off the roads when snow storms hit.

All in all, I enjoyed Mr. August and in part was drawn in by the unusual title. I found Mr. August a light and enjoyable read, and read it in one sitting.

Untangle Me by SJ Maylee

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Untangle Me by SJ Maylee
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Length: Short Story (38 pages)
Genre: Contemporary
Other: BDSM, M/F
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Bittersweet

Ivy’s revenge on the people behind her family’s downward spiral is simple and it’s working. There’s no need to long for help from the wealthy business owners who turned their backs on her father. Ivy may be worn out, but she’s finding herself again after joining the local BDSM club.

Seth has it all. He has homes around the world and the little red speedster he dreamed of as a little boy, but none of the things he can buy satisfy him, not the socialites hanging on his arm or the submissives falling at his feet. Then, he hires Ivy to plan his next event.

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If you’re looking for a quick, enjoyable, sexy read, then Untangle Me by SJ Mayleei is your book.

As part of the Romance on the Go line from Evernight Publishing, Untangle Me is a short story that explores the budding romance between Ivy and Seth.

I found both characters to be quite likable. On the one hand, Ivy is a woman with a strong personality. She’s been through a lot and is setting up her own event planning business. She’s a hard working, confident woman that has her priorities clear. She’s also a submissive in training. On the other hand, Seth is a successful businessman. He’s 15 years Ivy’s elder (something that worries him on occasion and made him endearing for me). He’s handsome, persistent and knows exactly what he wants. He’s also a Dom. The romance between the character develops at a leisurely pace. I appreciated this since it gave me the impression that more than sex brought them together: they were also interested in each other as people.

To be honest, the sex was a bit disappointing. Knowing that Seth is a Dom and Ivy a submissive, I was expecting more BDSM action. All I got was a bite and a few orders: “Put your hands back above your head” or “Keep looking at me”. Furthermore, I found the office scene, to which I was looking forward, a bit dull, especially since according to the book, it seems prior meetings at the office had been much hotter. However, the sex scenes in the story are very well written and described. One of my favorites, was the one at the dance floor, where passion builds between Seth and Ivy in tempo with the music. So sexy!

All in all, Untangle Me was a pleasant evening read.

A Kitty in the Lion’s Den by Jenika Snow

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A Kitty in the Lion’s Den by Jenika Snow
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (102 pages)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Anal Play, Spanking
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lisianthus

Maverick Storm is a lion shifter, but he is also a monster. For the better part of nineteen years he was a hitman for some of the most ruthless shifters in the world. He is a cold-blooded killer without remorse. But that isn’t him anymore. He is trying to live a normal life, but it seems fate has other plans, especially when his mate is the daughter of his enemy.
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Kettah Milokov is a Palla’s Cat shifter, and the daughter of the biggest Russian mafia boss in America. Her life is not her own, so she leaves, but can’t escape when she runs into her mate, Maverick. He is a heartless killer, and the male nightmares are made of—or so she first believes. Maverick must protect her when she is found, and that means he will have to unleash his lion to keep her safe, and kill his enemy.

Maverick Storm is a killer, a lion shifter who left the life of killing behind but wasn’t really living. Enter Kettah, the daughter of the man he hates and the reason he left to try and life a normal life.  More, Kettah is in serious trouble, trouble that Maverick can’t ignore.

This is a fated mate story so as soon as Maverick meets Kettah, he knows he’ll kill again to protect her even if he doesn’t think he’s good enough for her. They are a good couple because despite being fated mates, they don’t jump into bed immediately. They take time to get to know each other and work together to try and make her safer. When things come to a head, they both fight to keep her alive.

I really liked Maverick and Kettah, they make a good combo. Together they are a great couple, one of my favorites of the series. I really look forward to more Sweet Water in the future.